Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational
| Grade II race | |
| Location | Gulfstream Park Hallandale Beach, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2001 (as Marshua's River Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing – Turf |
| Sponsor | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (since 2022) |
| Website | Gulfstream Park |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄16 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Invitational – Fillies and mares, four years old or older |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | US$500,000 (2022) |
The Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for invited fillies and mares that are four years old or older, over a distance of 1+1⁄16 miles on the turf held annually in January at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida. The event currently carries a purse of $500,000.
History
The race was inaugurated in 14 March 2001 as the Marshua's River Stakes over a much shorter distance of about 5 furlongs and named after the winning mare Marshua's River who won nine races in her career including the Grade III Suwannee River Stakes.
The event has been run at the current distance of 1+1⁄16 miles since 2005.
The event was upgraded to a Grade III event in 2011.
In 2021 the event was run over a distance of 1 mile.
In 2022 Gulfstream Park administration rebranded the event as part of the Pegasus World Cup and renamed the event as Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational with a significant increase in the purse to $500,000. The distance of the event was reverted back to 1+1⁄16 miles.
In 2024 the event was upgraded by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to a Grade II.
Records
Speed record:
- 1:39.56 – Sandiva (2017)
Margins:
- 6+1⁄4 lengths – Dance the Slew (2003)
Most wins:
- 2 – Sandiva (IRE) (2016, 2017)
Most wins by a jockey
- 3 – Javier Castellano (2016, 2017, 2019)
Most wins by a trainer
- 4 – Christophe Clement (2004, 2007, 2014, 2015)
Most wins by an owner:
- 2 – Al Shaqab Racing (2016, 2017)
Winners
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Distance | Time | Purse | Grade | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Didia (ARG) | José Ortiz | Ignacio Correas IV | Merriebelle Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.90 | $485,600 | II | ||
| 2023 | Queen Goddess | Luis Saez | Michael McCarthy | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & Gary Barber | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.91 | $490,300 | III | ||
| 2022 | Regal Glory | José Ortiz | Chad C. Brown | Peter M. Brant | abt. 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.74 | $490,500 | III | ||
| Marshua's River Stakes | ||||||||||
| 2021 | Zofelle (IRE) | Tyler Gaffalione | Brendan Walsh | Heider Family Stables | 1 mile | 1:32.42 | $125,000 | III | ||
| 2020 | Magic Star | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | Don Alberto Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.67 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2019 | Bellavais | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Bortolazzo Stable | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.98 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2018 | Ultra Brat | Nik Juarez | H. Graham Motion | Alex G. Campbell Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:45.35 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2017 | Sandiva (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.56 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2016 | Sandiva (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher | Al Shaqab Racing | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.04 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2015 | Parranda | John R. Velazquez | Christophe Clement | China Horse Club | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:42.53 | $150,000 | III | ||
| 2014 | Naples Bay | Joe Bravo | Christophe Clement | Edward A. Cox Jr. | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.73 | $100,000 | III | ||
| 2013 | Hard Not to Like | Joseph Rocco Jr. | Michael R. Matz | Garland Williamson | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.70 | $100,000 | III | ||
| 2012 | Heavenly Landing | Corey J. Lanerie | Eddie Kenneally | Summerplace Farm | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.70 | $100,000 | III | ||
| 2011 | Justaroundmidnight (IRE) | Joe Bravo | Patrick L. Biancone | Mrs. Paul Shanahan | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.27 | $100,000 | III | ||
| 2010 | Waquoit's Love | René R. Douglas | Timothy A. Hills | Stuart S. Janney III | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.18 | $100,000 | Listed | ||
| 2009 | Quiet Harbor | Eddie Castro | Claude R. McGaughey III | Dennis J. Federico | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:41.02 | $100,000 | Listed | ||
| 2008 | Race not held | |||||||||
| 2007 | Bright Abundance | Kent J. Desormeaux | Christophe Clement | Jon & Sarah Kelly | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.77 | $75,000 | Listed | ||
| 2006 | My Lordship | Cornelio H. Velasquez | William I. Mott | Live Oak Plantation | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:40.48 | $75,000 | Listed | ||
| 2005 | Angela's Love | Kieren Fallon | Dale L. Romans | Bill & Vicki Poston | 1+1⁄16 miles | 1:39.39 | $60,000 | |||
| 2004 | Dedication (FR) | Edgar S. Prado | Christophe Clement | Mrs. Alec Head | 1 mile | 1:37.87 | $67,350 | |||
| 2003 | Dance the Slew | Mark Guidry | Mark Shuman | Michael J. Gil | 1 mile & 70 yards | 1:42.44 | $52,700 | Off turf | ||
| 2002 | Flying Birdie | José Alberto Rivera | Happy Alter | Alter's Racing Stable | 5 furlongs | 56.38 | $75,000 | Listed | ||
| 2001 | Elvi Gamble | José A. Vélez Jr. | George K. Angelopoulos | My Tarapsa Farm | abt. 5 furlongs | 55.84 | $84,325 | Listed | ||
Legend:
Turf
Dirt